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Texas Halts Data Center Grid Access | Texas News
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a sweeping audit of all new data center projects before they can plug into the state’s power grid, aiming to shield consumers from hidden energy costs. ERCOT has halted its fast-track “Batch Zero” approval process until these reviews are complete — potentially delaying hundreds of projects for months. Data centers must now disclose previously unreported details like tax breaks, plans for on-site gas plants, and water usage strategies. While giants like Meta and Google say they’re compliant, some projects — such as one near Houston — remain unaffected due…
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